Black Bombers in Belfast for pre-Commonwealth Games training camp

Ghana's national amateur boxing team, affectionately known as the Black Bombers, has landed in Belfast, Ireland, for a crucial three-week training and sparring camp. This intensive program marks the final phase of their preparation for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland.

The camp, hosted by the Ulster Provincial Council, officially commenced yesterday and brings together the 10-member Ghanaian contingent, comprising seven male and three female boxers, with 18 other international delegations. This setup provides an ideal environment for acclimatization and high-caliber sparring, essential for honing their skills against diverse international competition.

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every single member of the team has their eyes on a podium finish.

Key members of the Black Bombers participating include team captain Abdul Wahid Omar (light welterweight, 65kg), vice-captain Amadu Mohammed (bantamweight, 55kg), Desmond Pappoe (light heavyweight, 80kg), Ebenezer Ankrah (lightweight, 60kg), Precious Akai Nettey (light middleweight, 70kg), Jibril Muntari (heavyweight, 90kg), and Daniel Plange (super heavyweight, +90kg). The female boxers are Ramatu Quaye (flyweight, 51kg), Nancy Banfo (bantamweight, 54kg), and Adelaide Djabatey (featherweight, 57kg).

Accompanying the team are head coach Ofori Asare, assistant coach Daniel Lartekwei Lartey, delegation leader Edmund Ackom (representing the Commonwealth Games Association of Ghana - CGA), nutritionist Justine Dzadzetor, and physiotherapist George Nbunu Arabia. Assistant coach Charles Quartey is expected to join later. President of the CGA of Ghana, Richard Akpokavie, highlighted the strategic importance of this early departure, emphasizing its role in adapting to European weather and refining tactical sharpness. Amadu Mohammed expressed the team's determination, stating, "every single member of the team has their eyes on a podium finish." The team seeks support from Corporate Ghana and the public to achieve their goal of bringing home gold medals.

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We have been putting in a lot of work in Winneba and are going to finish it up in Belfast. We need the support of Corporate Ghana and Ghanaians to cross over the line, and I hope Ghanaians will listen to our cry as we strive to bring gold to our motherland.